Biblical Archaeology Review
Biblical Archaeology Review is the flagship publication of the Biblical Archaeology Society. For more than 40 years it has been making the world of archaeology in the lands of the Bible come alive for the interested layperson. Full of vivid images and articles written by leading scholars, this is a must read for anyone interested in the archaeology of the ancient Near East.
Tombs for Mighty Rulers
The son of Antipater II, a member of the Idumean ruling family, and Cypros, a Nabatean princess, Herod the Great had a diverse—if not strictly Jewish—lineage. As such, he would have been exposed to a diverse number of burial styles.
Cedars of Lebanon: Exploring the Roots
“Castle of the Slave”—Mystery Solved
Hawass Becomes Target, Resigns, Reappointed
In the waning days of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak’s rule, he appointed an entirely new cabinet, including Zahi Hawass as the new Antiquities Minister. Only a few days after Mubarak stepped down in the face of unparalleled popular demonstrations, some of the protesters shifted their focus to Hawass himself.
Out of Egypt: The Big Six
Ancient Inscription Refers to Birth of Israelite Monarchy
Caustic Coffin?
Sarcophagi from the “Tomb of the Kings”
The Gezer Calendar
(1) His two months are (olive) harvest, his two months are
(2) grain planting; his two months are late planting;
(3) his month is hoeing up of flax;
(4) his month is barley harvest;
(5) his month is harvest and festivity;
(6) his two months are vine-tending;
(7) his month is summer-fruit.
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